Apricot wax is not as common a find in stores, but is another eco-alternative to paraffin, says Isabel Alvarez, candle expert. ‘Derived from apricot kernel oil, this luxurious wax has a creamy ...

Used Cooking Oil: Make sure it's clean and filtered to remove residues. Wax: You can use soy wax, beeswax, or even paraffin ...

Other materials which have been used for candles more recently include spermaceti, a waxy material obtained from the sperm whale, paraffin, which is made from coal and oil shales, and bayberry wax, ...